{"product_id":"martys-birthday-level-19-20","title":"Marty's Birthday -  Level 19-20","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eMarty's Birthday\u003c\/i\u003e, readers follow Marty, who is anxiously counting down the days to his birthday, worried no one has remembered. Unknown to him, his family is secretly planning a big surprise. This delightful story uses direct speech and notes to show multiple perspectives, and its interactive style invites readers to connect personally with Marty's emotions. The narrative is written from a child's point of view and includes engaging language such as contractions, double consonants, and multisyllabic words, making it ideal for expanding vocabulary. The storyline promotes empathy, anticipation, and the value of thoughtful surprises. The book supports literacy development by encouraging students to explore character motivations, relationships, and how actions convey emotion. \u003ci\u003eMarty's Birthday\u003c\/i\u003e also lends itself well to discussions about family, friendships, and special occasions, offering both emotional resonance and educational value.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEducational Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilds emotional intelligence by analysing character feelings and actions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReinforces the use of contractions and verb endings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourages text-to-self connections for greater comprehension.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevelops understanding of narrative structure and point of view.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassroom Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave students write about their own birthday traditions or memories.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRole-play surprise party scenes to explore dialogue and expression.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentify contractions and use them in new sentences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustrate Marty's feelings on each day leading up to the party.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety \u0026amp; Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for ages 7+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBook dimensions: 210mm x 148mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinted with non-toxic ink and materials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafe for independent or guided group reading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"LEARNING MEDIA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42238582390897,"sku":"LM27774","price":14.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/7633\/6753\/files\/lm27774_marty-s-birthday-level-19-20.webp?v=1760001435","url":"https:\/\/teaching.co.nz\/products\/martys-birthday-level-19-20","provider":"Modern Teaching Aids NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}